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Benjamin Roberts 1740–1810 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1740

Birth Location: Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

Death Date: 1810

Death Location: Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA

Father: Gilbert Roberts

Mother: Elizabeth Smith

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Cole

Children(s): Celeste Roberts

The story of Benjamin Roberts began in 1740 in Wales, Wales, United Kingdom. In 1777, Benjamin Roberts resided in British West Florida, Natchez District, MS. In 1810, Benjamin Roberts resided in Opelousas, Louisiana, United States. Benjamin Roberts married Elizabeth Cole, and had children including Celeste Sarah Roberts. Benjamin Roberts passed away in 1810 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Roberts began in 1740 in Wales, Wales, United Kingdom.
  • In 1777, Benjamin Roberts resided in British West Florida, Natchez District, MS.
  • In 1810, Benjamin Roberts resided in Opelousas, Louisiana, United States.
  • Benjamin Roberts married Elizabeth Cole, and had children including Celeste Sarah Roberts.
  • Benjamin Roberts passed away in 1810 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Gilbert Roberts
1693–
Birth Location: Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
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Elizabeth Smith
1702–1748
Birth Location: Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire England
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Cole
1745–1800
Birth Location: Virginia, Colonial, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Celeste Roberts
1775–1854
Birth Location: Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
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Benjamin Roberts's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Roberts
1740–1810
Birth Place: Wales, Wales, United Kingdom
Parents
Gilbert Roberts
1693–
Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
Elizabeth Smith
1702–1748
Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire England
Grandparents
Benjamin Roberts
1658–1740
Sheffield, Yorkshire, , England
Martha (Rawson) Roberts
1658–1707
St Peter, Sheffield, York, England
William Smith
1689–1716
England
Great-Grandparents
Gilberti Roberts
1629–1698
Sara
1635–
John Rawson
1628–1669
Sarah Scargill
1628–
Eliz. Smith
1647–1713
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Gilberti Roberts
1588–1656
Richard Hinchcliffe
1609–1664
Kath
1611–1698
Edward Rawson
1600–1678
Maria Savage
1600–1642
Richard PETIT
1618–1693

Benjamin Roberts's Descendants

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Benjamin Roberts (abt 1740–1810) m. Elizabeth Cole (1745–1800)
  1. 1. Celeste (Sarah) Roberts 1775–1854 m. John (Little Clark) Sr 1773–1845
    1. 1. John (Clark) Jr 1807–1833 m. Anna (Nanette) Hanks 1809–1872
      1. 1. Susan (“Bell”) Clark 1829–1884 m. Austin (“Osthen”) Abshier 1828–1880 m. John Andrus 1824–1853
        1. 1. Viola ("Lola") Abshier 1872–1948 m. Angus ("A D" Douglas) Palmer 1867–1947
        2. 2. Sarah (“Sallie” A) Abshier 1856–1919 m. Seaborn Harmon 1842–1916
        3. 3. Gideon (T.) Abshier 1859–1943
        4. 4. Susan (Eugenia) Abshier 1861–1943
        5. 5. Mary (Elma) Abshier 1866–1948 m. Charles (H. ?Hob?) Whittington 1860–1945
        6. 6. Hannibal (Cameron) Abshier 1870–1954 m. Lillie (Inez) Palmer 1874–1957
        7. 7. Georgianna (“Georgie”) Abshier 1874–1956
        8. 8. Elizabeth (J) Abshier 1857–
        9. 9. John (Joseph Andress) Jr. 1848–1880 m. Altha (A) Andrews 1851–
      2. 2. John ("Jean" Clark) Sr 1828–1901 m. Clementine Clark 1830–1901
        1. 1. Claifon Clark 1855–
        2. 2. Joseph Clark 1853–
        3. 3. John Clark 1852–1925
        4. 4. Clemille Clark 1856–1939
        5. 5. Elizabeth Simon 1857–1929
        6. 6. Marie (Feliciene) Broussard 1870–1960
        7. 7. Felicia Guidry 1866–1908
        8. 8. Albert Clark 1866–1949
    2. 2. Emelie Clark 1810–1878
    3. 3. Anna Clark 1800–1858 m. Sherrod (Wright) Sr 1793–1858
      1. 1. Elizabeth Jones 1845–1921
      2. 2. Solomon Wright 1821–1889
      3. 3. Ann McKee 1846–1879
      4. 4. Naomi Powell 1827–1899
      5. 5. Sherod (Wright) Jr 1833–1888
      6. 6. Nicy (Ann) Wright 1817–1892
    4. 4. Elizabeth Clark 1809–
    5. 5. Susanne Clark 1795–1855 m. Robert (F) Huffman 1790–1841
      1. 1. David (A) Huffman 1819–1884
      2. 2. Adam Huffman 1837–1909
      3. 3. Hester (Ann) Huffman 1837–1880
      4. 4. Sarah Huffman 1826–1867
      5. 5. Monoah Huffman 1816–
      6. 6. Josiah Huffman 1814–1878
      7. 7. Sussannah Huffman 1834–1848
      8. 8. Elizabeth Huffman 1827–1867
      9. 9. Elizabeth (Jane) Huffman 1855–1930
    6. 6. Hester (Ann) Clark 1816–
    7. 7. CELESTINE (CILIUME) CLARK 1816–1861 m. John (Drew) Alston 1802–1876
      1. 1. Lena Alston 1843–
      2. 2. Lucinda Alston 1853–
      3. 3. Celestine Alston 1858–
      4. 4. Philip Alston 1841–
      5. 5. Elizabeth Alston 1856–
      6. 6. Laura Alston 1851–
    8. 8. Rachel Clark 1797–1843

Benjamin Roberts's Timeline

6 Records

1740
abt 1740
Birth of Benjamin Roberts in Wales, Wales, United Kingdom
Wales, Wales, United Kingdom
1777
1777
Age 37
Benjamin Roberts resided here in British West Florida, Natchez District, MS
British West Florida, Natchez District, MS
1810
1810
Age 70
Benjamin Roberts resided here in Opelousas, Louisiana, United States
Opelousas, Louisiana, United States
1810
1810
Age 70
Death of Benjamin Roberts in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
1816
1816
Age 76
Benjamin Roberts resided here in Amite, Mississippi, USA
Amite, Mississippi, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 80
Benjamin Roberts resided here in Amite, Mississippi, USA
Amite, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1740
    Event Place: Wales, Wales, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1554.004; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1777
    Event Place: British West Florida, Natchez District, MS
    Record Source: Mississippi, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1805-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Opelousas, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1791-1890
    [2] 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Opelousas, Louisiana; Roll: 10; Page: 308; Image: 00266; Family History Library Film: 0181355

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1816
    Event Place: Amite, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: Mississippi, U.S., State and Territorial Census Collection, 1792-1866, Heritage Quest; Mississippi State and Territorial Censuses, 1792-1866; Series: Microfilm V229; Roll: 1

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Amite, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Amite, Mississippi; Page: 30; NARA Roll: M33_57; Image: 43

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
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